What Our Clients and Colleagues Say About Georgia Downtowns!
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Joel and Alice are great at their work. They really fired up my board. As a matter of fact, I got calls the day after the retreat​ - people were already working on their projects!
Monica Mitchell, Main Street Director, City of Cordele

Georgia Downtowns really knows their stuff. Of all the many strategic planning sessions I have sat through, they offered the most productive and shortest! Georgia Downtowns made an often tedious task into a team building opportunity, where we were able to really focus our energy and efforts; 
​Georgia Downtowns is reliable, professional and a real pleasure to work with.
Angela Thompson, Communications & Outreach Director City of Canton

Joel and Alice are exceptional at what they do!  Their knowledge, vision and attention to detail are superb.  They kept our strategic planning session on task and ushered our board to a creative output.  So happy to have had the privilege to work with them on our plan!
Renée Coakley, Main Street Manager, City of College Park

Georgia Downtowns was incredibly structured, thorough, and truly invested in the well-being of our downtown. I loved working with its staff, and I am so happy that Georgia Downtowns agreed to take on our project and develop our downtown strategic plan!
Jessie Owensby, Community Development Manager, City of Cornelia

Joel’s experience as a former executive director of a Main Street Community combined with Alice’s expertise in economic development results in a true understanding of what our program faces day in and day out.   
Mary Beth Horton, Main Street Director, City of Clarkesville

​Joel Cordle’s downtown development expertise and track record for success is unmatched. 
Kathy Papa, Region 2 Representative, Georgia Department of Community Affairs

​​From project financing and tourism development, to special event creation and management,
​Joel Cordle has been a true asset to my colleagues across Georgia and to me. 
​Hasco Craver IV, Assistant City Manager, City of Newnan

Joel’s knowledge, vision, commitment and ability to work collaboratively have led him to great success as a leader in downtown development. 
Alan Dickerson, Director of Training and Member Services Administration, Georgia Municipal Association

Throughout my years of working with Joel, I have found him to be a consummate professional and a passionate advocate for downtowns, local government, and small business.
​Chris Higdon, Manager, Community Development, Georgia Municipal Association